Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Biloxi, MS
VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System
400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531 · (228) 523-5000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System at a glance
VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Biloxi, Mississippi (Harrison County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.3.
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Harrison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 25042F
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 307 | 323 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.3% | 12.2% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.4% | 17.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.8% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.89 | 1.05 | 1.00 | Average |
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Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
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Frequently asked questions
What is VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System's rating?
VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Mississippi hospitals is 2.3 stars.
Does VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System and how do I contact it?
VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System is at 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531. Phone: (228) 523-5000.
About this data
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